Emoji 3
gorilla
Also known as animal
A depiction of a gorilla, a large primate native to Africa, shown in a standing or sitting pose.
Meaning
The gorilla emoji represents the largest living primate and is often used to symbolize strength, nature, or wildlife. People may use it when discussing animals, conservation efforts, or in contexts related to African wildlife. It can also appear in messages about zoos, documentaries, or personal interests in primates.
Unicode name
The Unicode character U+1F98D is officially named 'gorilla' and represents the animal itself.
Platform designs
Apple
Apple's design shows a dark-furred gorilla with a prominent brow ridge, sitting upright with one arm resting on its knee.
Google
Google's Noto design features a realistic gorilla with detailed facial features, sitting with arms crossed over its chest.
Twitter
Twitter's Twemoji depicts a stylized gorilla with a rounded head and simple facial details, sitting in a relaxed posture.
Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does 🦍 gorilla belong to?
🦍 gorilla belongs to the animals & nature category, which contains 161 emojis.
Which Unicode version added 🦍 gorilla?
🦍 gorilla was added in Emoji 3. Its codepoint is U+1F98D, made up of 1 code points.
